From the monthly archives:

January 2008

My DEMO 08 Presentation for Standout Jobs

January 31, 2008

So here it is in all its glory. I must admit watching myself borders on Chinese water torture, but we got a lot of great feedback.

It’s just around 5:36 … well under the 6 minute limit. I rushed a few parts, but generally the pace was good and there were no “oops” moments. I’m [...]

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Standout Jobs Goes Live!

January 28, 2008

I’m pleased to announce (even though it’s around 4am and I’m barely conscious) that Standout Jobs is live! We just launched officially to the world with press releases, a new website, a bunch of customers and of course, an actual product.
The product is called RECEPTION. It’s a suite of web-based tools to power your online [...]

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In Palm Springs and Preparing for DEMO 08

January 27, 2008

I’ve arrived in Palm Springs at the beautiful Marriott Resort. It was a long trip from Montreal through San Francisco, but we’ve made it. My co-Founder, Fred Ngo, has come along and we’re expecting more of our team tomorrow and Monday. The venue is spectacular, a great place for a conference like DEMO 08.
In case [...]

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The Startup CEO School of Hard Knocks

January 21, 2008

First-time startup CEOs don’t have it easy. Regardless of how much previous experience they might have – whether it’s in business or from school – thrusting yourself into the role of startup CEO is like tossing freezing cold water in your face every day. Jason Goldberg recently left as CEO of Jobster and he reflected [...]

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How Do You Prepare for Presentations?

January 16, 2008

Preparing for presentations isn’t easy. Even team meetings with your colleagues can be stressful and challenging. Few of us are true extroverts, and even fewer of us are comfortable with public speaking. Awhile ago, I joked a bit about things you shouldn’t say in a presentation but really, it’s no laughing matter.
One of the most [...]

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